Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Paramus, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Paramus

$4,700/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Paramus is $4,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 141% above the national average rent, or $2,750 more per month.

$19.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Paramus

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Paramus rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Paramus, NJ

Average rent prices in Paramus have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Paramus, NJ

Rent prices in Paramus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Paramus is $3,975, whereas a house costs $5,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Paramus run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,800.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,250

8%

38%

2 bedroom

$2,472

4%

56%

3 bedroom

$4,250

18%

13%

4 bedroom

$6,650

3%

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,472

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

56%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Paramus, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Paramus, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Paramus and Bergenfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Paramus

Median rent price$4,700
increased by141%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Paramus, NJ is 81% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.

Discover rentals in Paramus, NJ

1 Cedar Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Paramus

SINGLE_FAMILY - Paramus, NJ

1 Cedar Ln, Paramus, NJ 07652

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

House for rent

35 N Farview Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Paramus

APARTMENT - Paramus, NJ

35 N Farview Ave #1, Paramus, NJ 07652

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

68 Colgate Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Paramus

1 Story, One Floor Unit - Paramus Boro, NJ

68 Colgate Ave #2, Paramus, NJ 07652

3 beds

1 bath

$3,800

House for rent

72 Prospect St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Paramus

2 Family - Paramus, NJ

72 Prospect St, Paramus, NJ 07652

3 beds

1 bath

$3,950

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Paramus, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Paramus rental market.

How much is rent in Paramus?

The average rent in Paramus is $4,700 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Paramus?

Average rent prices in Paramus have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Paramus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Paramus is 141% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,750 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Paramus?

To comfortably afford rent in Paramus, you'd need to earn approximately $188,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Paramus?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Paramus, NJ is approximately $2,717, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $3,896.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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